Post by Logan on Jun 2, 2016 14:17:20 GMT -6
A half-dozen small business owners in Charlotte called on state legislators to repeal House Bill 2 Thursday at Advent Coworking.
Debra Bost, co-owner of Southland Parking, said her business is suffering because of HB2, the state’s controversial new LGBT law.
“If concerts continue to be canceled, and sporting events move away,” she said, “we can’t rely on a steady amount of business to provide income for our family and cover taxes and maintenance.”
Southland Parking, next to Time Warner Cable arena, has 98 spaces and depends on local events to fill the lot. She said she is not yet in danger of losing the space, “but we’re getting nervous.”
Read more here: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article81380912.html
It is surprising that only a half-dozen small business owners contacted state legislators about the impact that HB2 has affected their businesses. The economic impact of HB2 affects tourism, all businesses and investment within North Carolina.
Debra Bost, co-owner of Southland Parking, said her business is suffering because of HB2, the state’s controversial new LGBT law.
“If concerts continue to be canceled, and sporting events move away,” she said, “we can’t rely on a steady amount of business to provide income for our family and cover taxes and maintenance.”
Southland Parking, next to Time Warner Cable arena, has 98 spaces and depends on local events to fill the lot. She said she is not yet in danger of losing the space, “but we’re getting nervous.”
Read more here: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article81380912.html
It is surprising that only a half-dozen small business owners contacted state legislators about the impact that HB2 has affected their businesses. The economic impact of HB2 affects tourism, all businesses and investment within North Carolina.